Central Boulevard makes schoolwide donation to local food bank

Number of Participants: 24

Hours Donated: 4

Value of Time Served: $811

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Event By: Team Up 4 Community

Event Type: Hunger

Sport: Schools

Date: February 25, 2020

Location:
Bethpage
NY, USA

About:

Students from Central Boulevard Elementary School in the Bethpage School District collected hundreds of nonperishable food items as part of a schoolwide “Kindness Challenge.” 

Organized by second grade teacher Lori Holt, each class was encouraged to donate 100 items. Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker presented Mrs. Holt and the students with a certificate commending them on their charitable act. The items will be donated to the Long Island Cares food bank. 

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1. Students from Central Boulevard Elementary School in the Bethpage School District collected hundreds of nonperishable food items as part of a schoolwide “Kindness Challenge.” 
2. Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker presented second grade teacher Lori Holt with a certificate commending her for organizing the schoolwide “Kindness Challenge.” They are pictured with Principal Steve Furry and teaching assistant Lauren Sullivan (far left). 

Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District